Five fire and rescue crews are scanning the Jordan River near Lahavot HaBashan for two teenage girls whose friends reported they were swept away by the current. A helicopter has already joined the search, the fire service says.
By 18:14 Jerusalem, the search for two teenage girls swept away in the Jordan River had escalated to five fire and rescue crews scanning the area near Lahavot HaBashan, according to the fire service. Their friends reported seeing them disappear into the water, triggering a large-scale response. A helicopter had already joined ground teams by 18:02 Jerusalem, as The Zioneer reported at that time.
The Zioneer first reported the incident at 17:51 Jerusalem, when police launched searches after receiving a report of the two girls being swept away. Within minutes, the same bulletin noted fire and rescue teams had joined police units, and by 17:51 Jerusalem a helicopter was also scrambled. Initial reports from Israeli media cited friends who saw the girls vanish; the fire service later confirmed five crews and an aerial asset were operating.
The Jordan River near the Golan Heights base is known for swift currents, especially after recent rains, as The Zioneer noted in its earlier coverage. The rescue operation is ongoing.
No information on the girls' condition or whereabouts has yet been released. The search continues, and no official statement on their status has been provided.
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